Comments on: Easter Strategery

By: adam mclane

adam mclane — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:45:20 +0000

Twas the day before Easter, and all through the country, not a pastor was resting, not even a one…

I was just remembering what a great conversation this was. I wonder this 2009 discussion had any 2010 effect?

By: Jeff Greathouse

Jeff Greathouse — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:22 +0000

Adam:

I went on Vacation during Holy Week. I left Sunday after Palm Sunday Services and came back Saturday night – the night before Easter.

By: He is Risen! — pomomusings

He is Risen! — pomomusings — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:01:40 +0000

[...] Easter and in contemplation of what this season really means for me and my life. Perhaps there are some ways we can allow for more space and time, especially for our clergy and church [...]

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:38:50 +0000

and vice versa. While I am not one for reaching out to the point of making people feel uncomfortable (or maybe that is just me that feels uncomfortable), I also think pastors, deacons and such could do a bit more to reach out to the “benchwarmers”.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:33:02 +0000

hehehe…eggs in basket. I love Easter puns.

By: Todd Porter

Todd Porter — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:19:51 +0000

I like what you had to say, Adam. Especially, “Instead of marketing hype, why not invest in relationship hype?” That is a great idea and more churches need to think about that.

By: adam mclane

adam mclane — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:22:07 +0000

@Katie- I think evangelicals have plenty to learn from our Catholic brethren when it comes to managing the church. This is one of those places! Hopefully, more and more churches will focus on serving the needs of worshipers who come and less and less on viewing it as a marketing opportunity!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:13 +0000

That’s what I love about my church. Holy Week is about Holy Week. The biggest “stress” we had (if you could even call it a stress) was, “What time will Masses be held on Holy Thursday? Good Friday? Easter Vigil? 7? or 8pm??”

No need to over do the resurrection. It speaks for itself.

By: adam mclane

adam mclane — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:02:45 +0000

@todd- you know darned well that I made that up. it’s an exaggeration. though i can say from my own experience that it’s 100%! a lot of hard work for nuttin!

@chris- like todd said, I can handle it. i enjoy the dialog… it’s the fun part of blogging! i’ve got no problem with Paul (obviously) or John Piper. (well, he’s just a man, not inspired by the Holy Spirit… a mere mortal like you and I.)

I think Paul’s ministry calling, in context of today’s leadership, was to plant churches, set up leadership, and keep moving. Since Paul was an apostle and not a pastor (positionally speaking)… it’s tough to look at him as an example of pastoral leadership.

Instead, look at Paul’s pastoral epistles and you’ll see a more complete picture of what a pastor should be doing. (Titus shows this in a pretty informal, matter of fact way, in my opinion.) 2:15-3:2, “These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.”

Hey look… I’ve got no problem with how churches conduct their business. But I think (and have seen first hand) that many people think it’s all about Easter and Christmas from a church growth perspective. I just don’t buy it. I’d rather Easter/Christmas be about the life of the church and train people in my congregation to bring folks EVERY week instead of circling certain days to be “growth days” and put all my eggs in that basket. (like that pun???)

By: Todd

Todd — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:47:21 +0000

Russ, why does “special” equate with “inauthentic” or “not real” in your mind?

Chris, don’t apologize for asking a question that might challenge Adam, he’s a big boy, and can handle it. Plus, reading his answers are most of the fun coming to his blog!

Adam, I would love to see some real stats that back up your “dirty secret”. In every church I’ve worked in, Easter (not so much Christmas, btw) has provided long term growth.